Penalties for trespass or damage in reserved forests.

Any person who in a reserved forest – (a) trespass, or pastures cattle, or permits cattle to trespass, or (b) causes any damage by negligence in felling any tree or cutting or dragging any timber, shall be punished with fine which may extend to Rs. 50, or, when the damage resulting from his offence amounts to more than Rs. 25 to double the amount of such damage.